Category: Featured
This day in history: NASA introduces its first astronauts
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 9, 1959, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) introduced its first group of astronauts to the world. Known as the “Mercury 7,” these …
NJ Sen. Andy Kim on aging, caregiving costs & how families are feeling the toll
Written by: Megan O'Donnell
Caring for an aging parent is something many families know is coming, but few are truly prepared for when it arrives. In a conversation on the …
Beyond the brisket: Which region has the best BBQ in all the us?
Written by: Dan Myers
Types of BBQ: Regional American Barbecue Styles Explained From smoky Texas brisket to saucy Kansas City ribs to tangy Carolina pulled pork, there’s a whole nation …
10 ways to save money amid rising rent & gas prices
Written by: MediaFeed Wire
10 Ways to Start Saving Money Start saving money by setting specific goals, budgeting, automating savings, maintaining separate accounts, and monitoring your progress. One of the …
ADI-R for autism diagnosis: What clinicians should know
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) is one of the most widely used and thoroughly researched caregiver interview tools in autism diagnosis. Alongside the ADOS-2, it has long …
This day in history: Twin Peaks premieres on ABC
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 8, 1990, ABC premiered the pilot of Twin Peaks. Created by visionary director David Lynch and writer Mark Frost, the show transformed the small-town …
Hop into spring with these tasty recipes
Written by: Yumna Jawad
Tasty Spring Recipes Celebrate the springtime flavors with these Simple & Easy Easter Recipes. Pomegranate Salad Pomegranate Salad with an easy homemade vinaigrette, pomegranate arils, …
9 actors who portrayed villains so well that people hate them
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Love to hate them! Some actors are so brilliant at playing bad guys that audiences can’t help but despise the performer as much as the character. …
7 steps to successfully meal prep this year
Written by: Lauren Panoff
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Knowing how to meal prep: the secret weapon of the perpetually organized — or so …
ADOS-2 explained: What ABA providers need to know about the gold standard in autism diagnosis
Written by: Cheryl Tierney, MD, MPH
With autism prevalence now reaching 1 in 31 children in the United States according to the latest CDC data, the pressure on ABA practices to support …
This day in history: Happy birthday, Jackie Chan!
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
April 7 marks the birthday of one of the most recognizable faces in cinema history, Jackie Chan. Born in Hong Kong in 1954 as Chan Kong-sang. …
What to do when growing older feels like starting over
Written by: Maria Leonard Olsen
Moving Through Your Biggest Transitions While Staying Grounded For middle-aged adults facing major life transitions, retirement decisions, changing bodies, shifting relationships, caregiving or loss, the hardest …
Underground places you won’t quite believe are real
Written by: Jeanine Skowronski
Underground places you won’t believe are real Hidden cities. Salt mine shrines. Skull-encrusted catacombs. Glowworm cathedrals. Quell your wanderlust by scrolling through this gallery of the …
Which of these 7 protein powders is right for me?
Written by: Vanessa Gibbs
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Whey, hemp, soy, casein — looking at different types of protein powder can get a …
Local SEO for ABA therapy providers: A step-by-step guide
Written by: Peter Polgar
Most ABA practices have a website. Most have a Google Business Profile. And most are invisible to the families who need them. Local SEO for ABA …
Opinion: Is your health valuable? The Trump EPA says it’s not
Written by: Joanna Foster
Jayne Black spent years paying for ER visits, doctors’ bills and expensive medication for her kids — not to mention paying the toll of sleepless nights …
Low effort, high margin: Inside a surprisingly profitable niche
Written by: Frank Nez
I recently found an online arbitrage niche that made me hundreds of dollars from the comfort of my own home. You don’t have to own a …
This day in history: Kurt Cobain dies
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 5, 1994, Kurt Cobain, the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Nirvana, took his own life at his home in Seattle, Washington, …
Big names, bigger stakes: Lessons from Mumbai Climate Week
Written by: Shanti Menon
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was there. So was Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian cricket superstar, and Bollywood actress/UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza. Titans of …
A guide to Florida’s top 15 Spring Break spots
Written by: Linda Bibb
15 Best Spring Break Destinations in Florida Spring Break. Just two words, but they unleash a tidal wave of anticipation. Winter’s icy grip loosens, and dreams …
